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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,380.80 and 612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,380.80 and 612.24 is: 918.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,380.80 = 612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,380.80 = 612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,380.80 × 612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 845,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,380.99/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.73

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